In fact, The Verge just ran this article today about the origin of the meme, which includes a touching story about Kabosu the Shiba Inu as well as excerpts from an interview with yours truly. Check it out!

Looking back on the night I took this photo, I remember how hilariously difficult it was to work with Suki. Think she was the perfect little model during my 52 Weeks Project? Think again:

Suki is such a cutie! I am always impressed at how you manage to get good photos of her, since my Shiba never wants to hold still! But I see that you are also very patient and put a lot of work into it!